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2018-19
Sulphur Springs High School
Last updated: 12/6/17
SSHS Graduation Plan & Endorsement Selection Guide
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Table of Contents
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade ................. 1
Personal Graduation Plans (PGP) ............................................................. 2
Distinguished Level of Achievement & Performance Acknowledgements 3
Course Selection Guide Worksheet – Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement ................................................................................................ 5
Choosing an Endorsement ................................................................ 7
Articulated Course Credits ......................................................................... 8
Certification Programs ................................................................................ 9
Arts & Humanities Endorsements .......................................................... 10
Art ............................................................................................................. 10
Dance ....................................................................................................... 10
Foreign Language - French .................................................................. 10
Foreign Language - Spanish ................................................................. 10
Foreign Language - Spanish & French ............................................... 10
Music Instrumental ................................................................................ 11
Music Vocal ............................................................................................ 11
Social Studies .......................................................................................... 11
Theatre Arts ............................................................................................ 11
Business & Industry Endorsements ........................................................ 12
AG Animal Science ............................................................................... 12
Ag Plant Science ..................................................................................... 12
Structural Steel Welding Certificate (PJC) .......................................... 13
Welding .................................................................................................... 13
Architecture ............................................................................................ 14
Construction ........................................................................................... 14
Broadcast News ...................................................................................... 15
Graphic Design Journalism .................................................................. 15
Video Game Design .............................................................................. 15
Business Management & Administration ........................................... 16
Medical Management & Billing Certificate (PJC) ............................. 16
Office/Computer Applications Certificate (PJC) ............................. 16
Accounting .............................................................................................. 17
Endorsement & Career Pathway Selection Guide
The Sulphur Springs High School Endorsement and Career Pathway Selection Guide is designed to help students and parents make informed decisions about planning for the future. The information in this guide is a great start to that process!
This guide provides information about the high school graduation requirements and descriptions of each endorsement/career pathway. Career and education requirements, local employment needs, and certifications and licensures offered in each career area are also included.
IMPORTANT! Be sure to contact the Director of College and Career Readiness or a guidance counselor about the important decisions that you will be making.
EMAIL Director of College & Career Readiness: Jenny Arledge [email protected] Counselor for A-G: Karey Brice [email protected] Counselor for H-O: Mary Jenkins [email protected] Lead Counselor P-Z: Leslie Harred [email protected]
For questions call: 903-885-2158
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Office Accounting Certificate (PJC) ................................................... 17
Culinary Arts ........................................................................................... 17
IT Business Computer Applications Certificate (PJC) .................... 18
Digital Media........................................................................................... 18
Computer Programming ....................................................................... 18
Marketing - Sales .................................................................................... 19
Auto Repair ............................................................................................. 19
Public Service Endorsements ............................................................................................. 20
Education and Training ........................................................................ 20
Enhanced Nurse Aide Certificate (PJC) ............................................. 21
Health Science ........................................................................................ 21
Human Services ...................................................................................... 22
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ....................................... 22
STEM Endorsements .......................................................................................................... 23
Math ......................................................................................................... 23
Science ..................................................................................................... 23
Robotics ................................................................................................... 23
Multidisciplinary Endorsements ........................................................................................ 24
Elective Options .................................................................................................................. 24
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Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 9th Grade
The 83rd Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 into law changing the high school graduation plans for all students who were freshman during the 2014-15 school year and thereafter. The change requires a direct focus on College and Career Readiness and allows flexibility to meet the needs of each individual student. The graduation requirements include:
1. Achieve mastery of End of Course Exams (EOC) in: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History.
2. Complete all requirements from the Foundation High School Plan (FHSP) – Basic course credits that all students must complete.
3. Complete all requirements for a minimum of one Endorsement – Additional credits required to pursue college and/or career goals.
Credits Required to Graduate:
Sulphur Springs High School requires students to earn 27 credits on the Foundation High School Plan with an Endorsement:
SSHS Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement 27 Credits English Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Technology 1 Personal Health & Finance (Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness/Dollars & Sense)
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Electives (4 must satisfy Endorsement curriculum requirements) 5 Total Credits 27
The Texas Education Code, Section 28.025(b), allows a student to graduate under the Foundation High School Program without earning an endorsement if, after the student’s sophomore year, the student and the student’s parent/guardian are notified of the benefits of graduating with an endorsement and the student’s parent/guardian gives written permission for the student to opt out of an endorsement. The benefits of graduating with an endorsement are available in the Graduation Toolkit, produced in partnership by the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Texas Workforce Commission. This document can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539608601. A Spanish version can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539612909. Under the Foundation High School Plan without an endorsement, students are required to complete 27 credits to graduate as listed below:
Foundation High School Plan Credit Requirements (27 Credits) English 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Physical Education 1 Credit Mathematics 3 Credits Foreign Language 2 Credits Technology 1 Credit Science 3 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit Personal Health & Finance 1 Credit Electives 8 Credits
Students must declare their preferred Endorsement(s) in writing by the beginning of their 9th grade year. Students may change their Endorsement(s) with parental notification during their 9th grade year or at the beginning of their 10th grade year. By the end of the student’s 10th grade year, no endorsement changes can be made.
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Personal Graduation Plans (PGP)
8th Grade High School Success Class
Students will choose their Endorsements after researching personal interests, careers, Endorsement options and long-term career goals in the 8th Grade High School Success sessions conducted in the fall semester during English classes with counselors from both the Middle School and High School campuses.
Career Cruising Students’ four-year Personal Graduation Plan will be completed online through Career Cruising and is accessible to the student, parents, and guidance counselors. To access Career Cruising, go to www.ssisd.net and select the Campuses link. Choose Sulphur Springs High School. The Career Cruising link is located on the left-hand side of the screen under the “Useful Links”. Students will log in with their student IDs and a unique password that they will create.
Once students have selected their Endorsement(s), guidance counselors will enter their Endorsement selections into Career Cruising. Students can track their progress in completing graduation and Endorsement requirements within the Career Cruising system.
Each student must have a four-year Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) created during the spring of 8th grade with the help of his/her guidance counselor. Parent participation is VITAL. Parents should meet with their child’s guidance counselor to discuss the plan and are required to approve the plan and their child’s Endorsement selection in writing. Each year the PGP will be reviewed with the student.
Course Levels 1) STANDARD – This level is NOT weighted. Courses that are considered Standard courses are:
• PSP - Post-Secondary Prep
2) HONORS – This level is weighted at 0.5 above the Standard weight. Courses that are considered Honors courses are:
• CP - College Prep • DC – Dual Credit • Concurrent Credit
3) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) – This level is weighted at 1.0 above the Standard weight. Courses that are considered AP will be labeled as such:
• AP – Advanced Placement
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Distinguished Level of Achievement & Performance Acknowledgements
The details for earning Performance Acknowledgements in each area are outlined below: • In a dual credit course by successfully completing:
1. At least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum and advanced technical credit courses with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 OR
2. Earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school.
• In bilingualism and biliteracy by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by:
1. Completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; AND
2. Satisfying one of the following: Completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than
English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; OR Demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher
in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; OR
Completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; OR
Demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods:
• A score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for a language other than English; OR
Students may earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement by successfully completing the following:
• a total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II • a total of four credits in science • the remaining curriculum for the Foundation High School Plan • the curriculum requirements for at least one Endorsement
**A student must earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.
A student may earn a Performance Acknowledgement on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in the following areas:
• Earning dual credit • Exhibiting bilingualism and bi-literacy • Performing well on the SAT or ACT • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized certification or licensure.
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• Performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent
In addition to meeting the requirements to earn a performance acknowledgement in bilingualism and biliteracy, an English Language Learner must also have:
• Participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) program; AND
• Scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
• On a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) test by: 1. Earning a score of 3 or above.
• On the PSAT ®, the ACT-PLAN, the SAT®, or the ACT® by: 1. Earning a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT®) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
2. Achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the ACT-PLAN® examination
3. Earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT®; or 4. Earning a composite score on the ACT® examination of 28 (excluding the writing subscore)
• Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license: o Certifications that shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge
and skills standards promulgated by a nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional, or government entity representing a particular profession or occupation that is issued by or endorsed by: A national or international business, industry, or professional organization; or A state agency or other government entity; or A state-based industry association
o Certifications or licenses for performance acknowledgement shall: Be age appropriate for high school students; and Represent a student’s substantial course of study and /or end-of-program knowledge and
skills; and Include an industry recognized examination or series of examinations, an industry validated
skill test, or demonstrated proficiency through documented, supervised field experience; and Represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a high-
skill occupation
Certifications Currently Offered to Meet Performance Acknowledgement Criteria: AAFCS – Education Fundamentals Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA AAFCS – Pre-Professional Certification in Culinary Arts Clinical Medical Assistant - CMA Adobe Certified Associate - Photoshop Floral Design Level 1 AllDATA Automotive Specialist Emergency Medical Technician - EMT American Welding Society – SENSE Welding Microsoft Office Specialist
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Course Selection Guide Worksheet – Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English Language
Arts 4 Credits
English I PSP English I CP
English II PSP English II CP
English III PSP English III CP English III AP
English IV PSP English IV CP English IV Dual Credit English IV AP
Mathematics
4 Credits
Algebra II satisfies requirement for
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Algebra I PSP
For students who earned Algebra I credit in 8th grade: Geometry PSP (Prerequisite:
Algebra I) Geometry CP (Prerequisite:
Algebra I)
Geometry PSP Geometry CP
Algebra II PSP (Prerequisite Geometry)
Algebra II CP (Prerequisite Geometry)
Algebra II PSP Algebra II CP
Pre-Calculus PSP (Prerequisite Algebra II)
Pre-Calculus CP (Prerequisite Algebra II)
Pre-Calculus PSP Pre-Calculus CP AP Computer Science AP Calculus AP Statistics College Algebra/College
Statistics
Science 4 Credits
Integrated Physics & Chemistry PSP
Best for students who earned Algebra I credit in 8th grade: Biology PSP (Prerequisite
Algebra I) Biology CP (Prerequisite
Algebra I)
Biology PSP Biology CP Chemistry PSP
(Prerequisite Biology) Chemistry CP
(Prerequisite Biology)
Chemistry PSP Chemistry CP AP Chemistry (Prerequisite
Chemistry PSP or CP) Physics PSP (Prerequisite
Chemistry) Physics CP (Prerequisite
Chemistry) Concurrent Biology
Physics PSP Physics CP Advanced Animal Science Advanced Plant & Soil Anatomy & Physiology CP AP Biology AP Chemistry Concurrent Biology Forensic Science
Use the following worksheet to select courses for your Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement.
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9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Social Studies
4 Credits World Geography PSP World Geography CP
World History PSP World History CP
U.S. History PSP U.S. History CP AP U.S. History Dual Credit U.S. History
U.S. Government PSP (1/2) Dual Credit U.S. Government
(1/2) AND Economics PSP (1/2) Dual Credit Economics (1/2)
Foreign Language 2 Credits
Fine Arts
1 Credit
Personal Health & Finance 1 Credit
Foreign Language I Credit Spanish I PSP Spanish I CP OR French I PSP French I CP Foreign Language credits may also be taken in the 10th and 11th grade years instead of 9th and 10th grade years. Simply choose them as electives in those years and the Foreign Language Credits will appear.
Foreign Language II Credit Spanish II PSP Spanish II CP OR French II PSP French II CP
Fine Art Credit Art I Concert Band (2 years req.) Choir Dance I Music History Floral Design Stage Band – Jazz Strings Theatre Arts I Fine Arts credit may be taken any year.
Personal Health & Finance Credit Lifetime Nutrition &
Wellness (1/2) AND Dollars & Sense (1/2) These credits may also be taken in the 11th or 12th grade year.
Physical Education 1 Credit
Technology
1 Credit
Electives 2 Credits
Physical Education Credit Athletic Trainer Marching Band (2 years req.) Cheerleading PE Pre-Drill Athletics______________
Technology Credit Business Information
Management I Computer Programming Digital Media Graphic Design Video Production I
Choice of Elective 1 Credit
_______________________
Choice of Elective 1 Credit
_______________________
Endorsement Sequence
4-7 Credits Endorsement Course 1
_______________________ Endorsement Course 2
_______________________ Endorsement Course 3
_______________________ Endorsement Course 4
_______________________
Elective Options Elective Option _____________________
Elective Option _____________________
Elective Option _____________________
Elective Option _____________________
Total Credits 32 8 Credits 8 Credits 8 Credits 8 Credits
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Choosing an Endorsement
Arts & Humanities
Areas
Business & Industry Career Areas
Public Service Career Areas
STEM Areas
Art AG Animal Science Education & Training Math
Dance AG Plant Science Enhanced Nurse Aide Certificate (PJC) Science
French AG Structural Steel Welding Certificate PJC Health Science Robotics
Spanish AG Welding Human Services Spanish & French Architecture Law & Public Safety
Music Instrumental Construction Music Vocal Arts, AV Broadcast News Social Studies Arts, AV Journalism Theatre Arts Video Game Design
Business Management & Administration
Business Medical Management & Billing Certificate PJC
Office/Computer Applications Certificate PJC
Accounting Office Accounting Certificate PJC Culinary Arts
IT Business Computer Applications Certificate PJC
Digital Media Computer Programming Marketing
Auto Repair
Multidisciplinary Studies
Five Main Endorsement Areas
1. Arts & Humanities: Includes courses directly related to political science, world languages, cultural studies, English literature, history, and fine arts.
2. Business & Industry: Highly varied occupations in both service and manufacturing industries ranging from industrial and technical trades to business, marketing and finance.
3. Multidisciplinary: Allows students to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advance courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.
4. Public Service: Service-oriented occupations for both private and public sector industries including health sciences, education and training, law enforcement, and human services.
5. STEM: Rigorous coursework and occupations centered on applied science, mathematics, and technology.
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Articulated Course Credits
Articulation Agreement with Paris Junior College (PJC)
Sulphur Springs High School has articulation agreements with Paris Junior College (PJC) for several high school Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses. There are requirements in order for students to earn the articulated credits through PJC. Those requirements are:
1. Must meet all college admission requirements. 2. Must have graduated from high school on the Recommended Graduation Plan or Foundation High School
Plan with an Endorsement. 3. Must select and have an approved college AAS or Certificate Degree Plan on file with PJC. 4. Must have completed the specified high school course(s) with a minimum grade of 80. 5. Must be currently enrolled in PJC and have completed twelve (12) semester hours of credit (which can include
dual credit/concurrent credit coursework taken in high school). 6. Request for college credit to be granted for the articulated courses within fifteen (15) months from the date of
high school graduation. Articulated Courses
SSHS Course PJC Course SSHS Course PJC Course SSHS Course PJC Course
Accounting I ACNT 1311 Health Science Theory HPRS 1102 Web Technologies IMED 1316
Accounting II ACNT 1303 Medical Terminology HITT 1305
Business Law AND Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
BUSG 1301
Ag Mechanics & Metal Technologies
WLDG 1313
Money Matters AND Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
BUSG 1304 Welding I WLDG 1307
Anatomy & Physiology MDCA 1309 Principles of
Health Science HPRS 1201 Welding II
WLDG 1428 + 1417 + WLDG 1457 taken as dual credit
Business Information Management (BIM) I AND BIM II
ITSC 1309 Principles of Information Technology
ITSC 1301
Articulated course credit allows high school students to receive college credit for technical courses they completed while in high school. The articulation process eliminates the need for duplication of courses at the college level. Articulated credit is absolutely FREE! Students can take up to 15 credit hours of articulated credit that saves in the form of time and college tuition and fees.
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Certification Programs
Endorsements Leading to PJC Certifications:
• Business & Industry Endorsement – AG Structural Steel Welding Certificate • Business & Industry Endorsement – Business Medical Management & Billing Certificate • Business & Industry Endorsement – Office/Computer Applications Certificate • Business & Industry Endorsement – Office Accounting Certificate • Business & Industry Endorsement – IT Business Computer Applications Certificate • Public Service Endorsement – Enhanced Nurse Aide Certificate
Sulphur Springs High School in conjunction with Paris Junior College (PJC) offer several endorsements that will result in students earning Certifications. Courses taken through these endorsements will contain courses that articulate with PJC and, in some cases, are available through concurrent courses that can be taken while enrolled in the Practicum high school courses.
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Arts & Humanities Endorsements
Arts & Humanities Focus Areas Course Sequence
Art (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: Art I (Fine Arts Credit) 10th Grade: Art II 11th Grade: Art III 12th Grade: Art IV
Dance (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: Dance I (Fine Arts Credit) 10th Grade: Dance II 11th Grade: Dance III 12th Grade: Dance IV
Foreign Language - French (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: French I CP (Foreign Language Credit) 10th Grade: French II CP (Foreign Language Credit) 11th Grade: French III CP 12th Grade: French IV CP
Foreign Language - Spanish (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: Spanish I CP (Foreign Language Credit) 10th Grade: Spanish II CP (Foreign Language Credit) 11th Grade: Spanish III CP 12th Grade: Spanish IV CP
Foreign Language - Spanish & French (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: Spanish I PSP or CP (Foreign Language
Credit) 10th Grade: Spanish II PSP or CP (Foreign Language
Credit) 11th Grade: French I PSP or CP 12th Grade: French II PSP or CP
The Arts & Humanities Endorsement allows students to follow their interests in fine arts, foreign language or the general humanities. Fine Arts Requirements: A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts. Foreign Language Requirements: Four levels of the same language or two levels of each of the foreign languages offered. Social Studies Requirements: Completion of five social studies credits. Endorsement electives may serve as Foundation electives as well.
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Music Instrumental (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: Marching Band (1/2 PE Credit) AND
Concert Band (1/2 Fine Arts Credit) OR Stage Band Jazz OR Strings
10th Grade: Marching Band (1/2 PE Credit) AND Concert Band (1/2 Fine Arts Credit) OR Stage Band Jazz OR Strings
11th Grade: Marching Band AND Concert Band OR Stage Band Jazz OR Strings
12th Grade: Marching Band AND Concert Band OR Stage Band Jazz OR Strings
Music Vocal (4 credits) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: Music History OR Choir (Fine Art Credit) 10th Grade: Choir (Wildcat Singers, Wildcat Chorale,
Bella Voce, Rhapsody) 11th Grade: Choir (Wildcat Singers, Wildcat Chorale,
Bella Voce, Rhapsody) 12th Grade: Choir (Wildcat Singers, Wildcat Chorale,
Bella Voce, Rhapsody)
Social Studies (5 credits – 4 already satisfy Foundation Plan) Career Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree +
9th Grade: World Geography 10th Grade: World History 11th Grade: US History 12th Grade: US Government/Economics AND 5th Endorsement Social Students Credit –
Choose two (for 1 Credit Total):
• Psychology PSP (1/2 Credit)
• Sociology (1/2 Credit)
• Old Testament Studies (1/2 Credit)
• New Testament Students (1/2 Credit)
Theatre Arts (4 credits)
9th Grade: Theatre Arts I OR Technical Theatre I
(Fine Art Credit) 10th Grade: Theatre Arts II OR Technical Theatre II 11th Grade: Theatre Arts III OR Technical Theatre III 12th Grade: Theatre Arts IV OR Technical Theatre IV
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Business & Industry Endorsements
Business & Industry Focus Areas Course Sequence
AG Animal Science (4-5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Certified Veterinary Assistant, Texas Beef Quality Assurance Career Goal: Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technologist CTE Student Organization: Texas FFA Association
9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Small Animal Management (1/2 Credit)
AND Equine Science (1/2 Credit) OR Livestock Production (1 Credit)
11th Grade: *Veterinary Medical Applications (1 credit)
12th Grade: *Practicum in AFNR (2 Credits) AND/OR *Advanced Animal Science (4th Science Credit)
Ag Plant Science (4-5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Private Floral Design Certification – Level 1 Career Goal: Floral Designer, Greenhouse Manager, Floral Department Supervisor, Horticulturist CTE Student Organization: Texas FFA Association
9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Floral Design (Fine Art Credit) 11th Grade: *Horticulture Science (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Practicum in AFNR (2 Credits) OR
*Advanced Plant & Soil Science (4th Science Credit)
Encompassing a wide range of career fields, the Business & Industry Endorsements prepare students for the workplace, a technical education or a four-year university depending on the program and interests of the student. Several career focus areas lead to an industry certification providing employment opportunities upon graduation. Business & Industry Requirements: A minimum of four or more credits in Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses with at least two in the same career cluster, one advanced course, and the final course should be from the same career cluster named in the Endorsement area. Advanced level courses are identified with an asterisk (*).
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Structural Steel Welding Certificate (PJC) (8 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Structural Steel Welding Certification (PJC) Career Goal: Welder and Cutter, Agricultural Engineer, Welder Fitter CTE Student Organization: Texas FFA Association
9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Agriculture Mechanics & Metal
Technologies (1 Credit - Articulated PJC Credit)
11th Grade: Welding I (2 Credits - Articulated PJC Credit)
12th Grade: *Welding II (2 Credits - Articulated PJC Credit) AND *Practicum in Manufacturing (2 Credits – Dual Credit)
Welding (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: OSHA and AWS Sense Certification Career Goal: Welder and Cutter, Agricultural Engineer, Welder Fitter CTE Student Organization: Texas FFA Association FASTEST GROWING
9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies (1 Credit)
11th Grade: Welding I (2 Credits) 12th Grade: *Welding II (2 Credits)
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Architecture (5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: OSHA Career Goal: Architect, Civil/Structural Engineer, Landscape Architect CTE Student Organization: Skills USA
9th Grade: Principles of Architecture (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Interior Design (1 Credit) 11th Grade: Architectural Design I (1 Credits) 12th Grade: *Architectural Design II (2 Credits)
Construction (7-8 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: OSHA Career Goal: Construction Manager, Construction Foreman, Project Manager, Cost Estimator, Equipment/Material Manager
CTE Student Organization: Skills USA HIGHEST WAGE FASTEST GROWING
9th Grade: Principles Construction (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Construction Technology I (2 Credits)
or Interior Design (1 Credit) 11th Grade: Construction Technology I or II (2
Credits) 12th Grade: *Construction Technology II or
*Practicum in Construction Technology (2 Credits)
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Broadcast News (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Adobe Certified Associate Premier Professional Career Goal: Broadcast Technician, Audio/Video Equipment Technician, Sound Engineer Technician, Camera Operator, Film Editor, Radio/TV Announcer, Producer/Director, Reporter/ Correspondent
CTE Student Organization: Business Professionals of America
9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Audio/Video Production (1 Technology Credit)
11th Grade: *Audio/Video Production II (2 Credits)
12th Grade: *Practicum in Audio/Video Production (2 Credits and Internship Opportunity)
Graphic Design Journalism (5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Adobe Certified Expert Illustrator, Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop Career Goal: Journalist, Professional Photographer, Graphic Designer
Student Organizations: Business Professionals of America, UIL Journalism
9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Commercial Photography (1 Credit) 11th Grade: Graphic Design & Illustration for
Journalism I (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Graphic Design & Illustration II
(2 Credits)
Video Game Design (4 Credits) Career Goal: Video Game Designer Student Organizations: Business Professionals of America
9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology &
Communications (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Graphic Design OR Digital Media (1
Credit) 11th Grade: Animation (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Video Game Design (1 Credit)
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Business Management & Administration (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Career Goal: Executive, Administrative Services Manager, Operations Manager, Office Manager, Business Owner
Student Organization: Business Professionals of America, UIL Accounting, UIL Computer Applications
9th Grade: Principles of Business Marketing &
Finance (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Virtual Business (1/2 Credit) AND
Touch Systems (1/2 Credit) OR Professional Communications (1/2 Credit)
Required Technology Credit – Business Information Management I
11th Grade: Accounting I OR Business Information Management II
12th Grade: *Practicum in Business Management (2 Credits) OR *Career Preparation I (2 – 3 Credits with work release periods)
Medical Management & Billing Certificate (PJC) (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Career Goal: Medical Secretary, Medical Billing
Student Organization: Business Professionals of America, UIL Accounting, UIL Computer Applications
9th Grade: Principles of Business Marketing &
Finance (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Medical Terminology (1 Credit) AND
Professional Communications (1/2 Credit) AND Touch Systems (1/2 Credit)
Required Technology Credit – Business Information Management I (1 Credit)
11th Grade: Accounting I (Articulated Credit) 12th Grade: *Business Information Management II
(Articulated Credit with BIM I)
Office/Computer Applications Certificate (PJC) (5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Career Goal: Office Secretary, Administrative Assistant
Student Organization: Business Professionals of America, UIL Accounting, UIL Computer Applications
9th Grade: Principles of Business Marketing & Finance (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Accounting I (1 Credit) AND Business Information Management I (1 Technology Credit)
11th Grade: *Business Information Management II (Articulated Credit with BIM I)
12th Grade: *Business Law (Articulated Credit with Principles of BMF)
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Accounting (4 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Career Goal: Accountant, Financial Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Payroll/Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
Student Organization: Business Professionals of America, UIL Accounting
9th Grade: Principles of Business Marketing & Finance (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Accounting I (1 Credit) 11th Grade: *Accounting II (4th Math Credit) 12th Grade: *Financial Analysis
Office Accounting Certificate (PJC) (7 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Career Goal: Accountant, Financial Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Payroll/Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
9th Grade: Principles of Business Marketing & Finance (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Money Matters (1 Credit) AND Business Information Management I (1 Technology Credit)
11th Grade: Accounting I (1 Credit) AND *Business Information Management II (Elective Credit)
12th Grade: *Accounting II (1 Credit) AND *Business Law (Elective Credit)
Culinary Arts (7 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Texas Food Handler Certification, AAFCS – Pre-Professional Culinary Arts Certification Career Goal: Chef, Head Cook
Student Organization: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), ProStart FASTEST GROWING
9th Grade: Intro to Culinary Arts (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Culinary Arts (2 Credits) 11th Grade: *Advanced Culinary Arts (2 Credits) 12th Grade: *Practicum in Culinary Arts (2 Credits
and Internship Opportunity)
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IT Business Computer Applications Certificate (PJC) (5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Career Goal: Information Support, Database Administrator, Administrative Assistant
Student Organizations: Business Professionals of America (BPA), UIL Computer Applications
9th Grade: Principles of Information Technology (1 Articulated Credit)
10th Grade: Accounting I (1 Articulated Credit) Required Technology Credit: Business Information
Management I 11th Grade: *Business Information Management II
(1 Articulated Credit with BIM I) 12th Grade: *Web Technologies (1 Credit)
Digital Media (4-5 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Adobe Certified Associate - Photoshop Career Goal: Multimedia Artist and Animator, Multimedia Producer, Website Designer, Web Developer, Webmaster
Student Organizations: Business Professionals of America (BPA)
9th Grade: Principles of Information Technology (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Digital Media (1 Technology Credit) 11th Grade: Animation (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Web Technologies (1 Credit) OR
*Practicum in IT TECH TEAM (2 credits)
Computer Programming (5 credits) Career Goal: Code Programmer, Software Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer
Student Organizations: Business Professionals of America (BPA), UIL Computer Programming HIGHEST WAGE
9th Grade: Principles of Information Technology (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Computer Programming I (1 Technology Credit)
11th Grade: *Computer Programming II (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Practicum in IT (2 Credit) Recommended 4th Math Credit – AP Computer Science
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Marketing - Sales (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint Career Goal: Sales Manager, E-Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurship, Advertising and Promotions Manager, Marketing Manager, Purchasing Manager
Student Organizations: Business Professionals of America (BPA)
9th Grade: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Virtual Business (1/2 Credit) AND Professional Communications (1/2 Credit)
Required Technology Credit – BIM I 11th Grade: *Entrepreneurship (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Career Prep I (2 Credits with one work
release period)
Auto Repair (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: OSHA Certification, ALLDATA Automotive Information Specialist Career Goal: Automotive Service Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Specialty Technician
Student Organizations: Skills USA HIGHEST WAGE
FASTEST GROWING
9th Grade: Principles of Transportation Systems (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Small Engine Technology OR Automotive Basics (1 Credit)
11th Grade: Automotive Technology I (2 Credits) 12th Grade: *Automotive Technology II (2 Credits)
OR *Practicum in Transportation Systems (2 Credits and Internship Opportunity)
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Public Service Endorsements
Public Service Focus Areas Course Sequence
Education and Training (6 credits) Career Goal: Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, School Administrator, School Counselor, Early Childhood Educator, Childcare Director/Owner, Special Education Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Training & Development Manager CTE Student Organization: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) HIGHEST WAGE FASTEST GROWING MOST OPENINGS
9th Grade: Principles of Education & Training (1
Credit) 10th Grade: Child Development (1 Credit) 11th Grade: *Instructional Practices (2 Credits) 12th Grade: *Practicum in Education & Training (2
Credits with Internship Opportunities)
The Public Service Endorsements prepare students for occupations in healthcare, public safety, education, and other service-oriented jobs. Many of the pathways in this Endorsement area offer opportunities to obtain work-force ready certifications and licensures or to continue to post-secondary institutions. Public Service Requirements: A minimum of four credits, with some focus areas requiring 4+ credits.
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Enhanced Nurse Aide Certificate (PJC) (6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: CPR/AED Certification, Enhanced Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Career Goal: Certified Nurse Aide CTE Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
9th Grade: Principles of Health Science (1
Articulated Credit) 10th Grade: Medical Terminology (1 Credit) 11th Grade: *Health Science Theory (1 Articulated
Credit) 12th Grade: *Practicum in Health Science – CNA
(2 Credits and Concurrent Credit NURA 1301)
Required 4th Science – Anatomy & Physiology
Health Science (4-6 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: CPR/AED Certification, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Career Goal: Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Physician, Surgeon, Dentist, EMT – Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Physical/Occupational Therapist, Healthcare Manager CTE Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
HIGHEST WAGE FASTEST GROWING MOST OPENINGS
9th Grade: Principles of Health Science (1
Articulated Credit) 10th Grade: *Health Science Theory (1 Credit) 11th Grade: *Practicum in Health Science I (2
Credits – Application Process) OR Medical Terminology (1 Credit)
12th Grade: *Practicum in Health Science II (2 Credits – Application Process) AND/OR *Anatomy & Physiology (1 Science Credit)
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Human Services (4 credits) High School Industry Recognized Certifications Opportunity: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint Career Goal: Counselor, Marriage/Family Therapist, Personal Financial Advisor
Student Organization: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
9th Grade: Principles of Human Services (1 Credit) 10th Grade: Business Information Management I
(1 Technology Credit) 11th Grade: Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (1/2
Credit) AND Dollars & Senses (1/2 Credit)
12th Grade: *Child Development (1 Credit) Recommended Electives: Psychology (1/2 Credit)
AND Sociology (1/2 Credit)
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (4-5 credits) Career Goal: Corrections Officer, Police Officer, Security Officer/Guard, Attorney, Judge, Arbitrator/Mediator, Probation Officer Student Organization: Business Professionals of America (BPA), Teen Court HIGHEST WAGE (LAW)
9th Grade: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Law Enforcement I (1 Credit) 11th Grade: *Court Systems & Practices (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Practicum in Law (2 Credits with
Internship Opportunity) AND/OR *Forensic Science (1 Science Credit)
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STEM Endorsements
Public Service Focus Areas Course Sequence
Math (5 credits – 4 already satisfy Foundation Plan) Career Goal: Engineering, General Mathematics, Statistician, Mechanical Engineer Student Organization: Robotics Team, UIL Math Team
9th Grade: Algebra I (1 Math Credit) 10th Grade: Geometry (1 Math Credit) 11th Grade: Algebra II (1 Math Credit) 12th Grade: Pre-Calculus (1 Math Credit) AND 5th
Math Endorsement Credit: Choose from - AP Computer Science, AP Calculus, College Algebra, AP Statistics
Science (5 credits – 4 already satisfy Foundation Plan) Career Goal: Engineering, General Science, Chemist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer Student Organization: Robotics Team, UIL Science Team
9th Grade: Integrated Physics & Chemistry (1
Science Credit) 10th Grade: Biology (1 Science Credit) 11th Grade: Chemistry (1 Science Credit) 12th Grade: Physics (1 Science Credit) AND 5th
Science Endorsement Credit: Choose from - Anatomy & Physiology CP, Astronomy, Advanced Animal Science, Advanced Plant & Soil Science, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, or Forensic Science
Robotics (4 credits) Career Goal: Engineering Student Organization: Robotics Team, UIL Science Team
9th Grade: Principles of Information Technology (1 Credit)
10th Grade: Computer Programming I (1 Credit) 11th Grade: Robotics I (1 Credit) 12th Grade: *Robotics II (1 Credit)
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Endorsement prepares students for entry into a four-year university in engineering, mathematics and science. Currently, we offer only two focus areas (Math and Science), but are hoping to expand to include an Engineering focus in the near future. STEM Requirements: Must complete Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics plus an additional Endorsement science or math elective.
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Multidisciplinary Endorsements
Elective Options 0.5 Credit Electives ACT/SAT Prep Equine Science New Testament Studies Old Testament Studies Professional Communications Psychology Small Animal Management Sociology Synergy Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) Virtual Business 1 Credit Electives Accounting I Aerobic Dance Ag Mechanics & Metal Technologies Art I Athletic Trainer (Application must be completed.) Audio Video Production I Automotive Basics Business Information Management I Career Exploration Career Prep I (11th & 12th only, job required) Child Development Commercial Photography Computer Programming I Construction Technology I Creative Writing Dance I Debate I Digital Media Entrepreneurship Floral Design Graphic Design Health Science Theory Interior Design Intro to Culinary Arts
Law Enforcement I Livestock Production Medical Terminology Music History Photojournalism Physical Education Practicum in IT – TECH (Tech Team) (prerequisites: two credits in IT courses) *Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Sciences *Principles of Architecture *Principles of Construction *Principles of Arts, A/V Tech & Communications *Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance *Principles of Education & Training *Principles of Health Science *Principles of Hospitality & Tourism *Principles of Human Services *Principles of Information Technology *Principles of Law *Principles of Transportation Systems Robotics I Small Engine Technology Technical Theatre I Teen Leadership Theatre Arts I Theatre Production I UIL Computer Programming UIL English UIL Math UIL Poetry & Prose Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management It is recommended that all 9th graders take at least one Principles Course (listed above). *May only be taken in 9th or 10th Grade.
The Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows students the flexibility of creating their own unique pathway that can be rigorous and customized to their interests. There are two ways to earn a Multidisciplinary Endorsement:
1. Complete Core Block: Earn four credits in each CORE SUBJECT AREA that must include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics
2. Advanced Coursework: Complete four Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit courses in the following areas: English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies.
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